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[The spine in adulthood]
1Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie, Wien.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Back pain stems from various spinal issues, including functional disorders and structural changes. Diagnosis relies on clinical exams, with imaging ruling out bone abnormalities, and treatment varies by cause.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Back pain is a prevalent condition with diverse etiologies.
- Diagnosis often involves clinical examination, with imaging used to exclude structural abnormalities.
Purpose:
- To outline the causes of back pain, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies.
- To differentiate between functional disorders and morphologic changes of the spine.
Summary:
- Back pain originates from extravertebral diseases, functional disorders, or spinal morphologic changes.
- Functional disorders are diagnosed via segmental mobility assessment and treated with chirotherapy and rehabilitation.
- Morphologic causes include deformities (e.g., lumbar scoliosis), infections, rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Bechterew's disease), instability (e.g., spondylolisthesis), failed-back syndrome, and tumors.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of back pain diagnosis and management.
- Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment selection.
- Discusses modern interventional treatments for lumbar disc herniation and spinal instability.